Anywhere along the lake, beautiful vistas of this large body of water can be enjoyed.
Some of the more unique sights include the dam, the Linesville "spillway'', the fish hatchery,
the two causeways across the lake and the waterfowl museum. The "spillway" is perhaps one of the
best known locations because the fish being fed are so crowded that the "ducks walk
on the fishes' backs" to compete for the food fed by the visitors.
A fish feeding station is available for disabled persons.
Picnic tables and charcoal fireplaces are available in many areas. There are eleven pavilions throughout the park which may be reserved in advance. Pets in day use areas must be kept on a leash 6 feet maximum. Pets are not permitted in swimming or overnight areas.
Pymatuning State Park Office near Jamestown. (724) 932-3141
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Picnic areas with tables and grills are located in many secluded and scenic areas along the lakeshore. Three picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Within easy driving distance just across the Pennsylvania border, the Pennsylvania Fish Commission operates a fish hatchery and visitors' center near the town of Linesville. Not far from the hatchery is a waterfowl museum with displays featuring native waterfowl and a viewing area that allows visitors to observe the nests of the bald eagles residing there. Pennsylvania's Pymatuning State Park also invites visitors to enjoy its facilities on the eastern shore of the reservoir.
Do not forget to stop at the Pymatuning Spillway, famous as the place where "the ducks walk on the fish!" Each year, thousands of visitors stop to feed bread to the ducks and carp which crowd together in such numbers that the ducks stand on the carp to catch a tasty morsel.
Pymatuning State Park Office Andover (440) 293-6030
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